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W132 VVW

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,050 mi
Last recorded126,050 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 VVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 126,050 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

fuel lines corroded

inner sills slight corrosion

n/s/r leaf spring shackle modified but not seriously weakened

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in rear anti roll bushes

unable to test outer sills fully due to side skirts

Fail 10 Dec 2016 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion box section (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

fuel lines corroded

inner sills slight corrosion

n/s/r leaf spring shackle modified but not seriously weakened

slight play in rear anti roll bushes

unable to test outer sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 2 Dec 2015 123,756 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (9.2.9)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to inner sills and floor

fuel pipes heavily corroded

slight wear in anti roll links

Fail 7 Nov 2015 123,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

floor and body starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

unable to test outer sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 16 Aug 2014 110,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount broken off

unable to check both outer sills due to trim

Pass 1 Aug 2013 108,447 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in both front steering arms

Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,439 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in both front steering arms

Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jul 2011 106,603 miles

Air bag light on

EML On

Front Discs Pitted

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 106,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Air bag light on

EML On

Front Discs Pitted

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,898 miles

Air bag warning light indicates a fault

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 94,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,036 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 90,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 90,845 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 85,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 69,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 69,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 52,299 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 52,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?

Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
4,557
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,403
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,515
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,251
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W132 VVW is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 85,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Explorer fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W132 VVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Explorer typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W132 VVW is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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